Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $101.96 | 10.585% | $112.7525 | $112.75 | $112.75 | $112.80 |
Purchase #2 | $72.59 | 13.693% | $82.5297 | $82.53 | $82.55 | $82.50 |
Purchase #3 | $115.70 | 4.469% | $120.8706 | $120.87 | $120.85 | $120.90 |
Purchase #4 | $38.99 | 6.536% | $41.5384 | $41.54 | $41.55 | $41.50 |
Purchase #5 | $227.86 | 8.425% | $247.0572 | $247.06 | $247.05 | $247.10 |
Purchase #6 | $167.90 | 3.364% | $173.5482 | $173.55 | $173.55 | $173.50 |
Purchase #7 | $71.38 | 6.638% | $76.1182 | $76.12 | $76.10 | $76.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $796.38 | $854.4148 | $854.42 | $854.40 | $854.40 |